Tow Straps

Kansas Kid · February 12, 2001

Well after this last snow storm, I have decided I need to purchase a tow strap. Seems some people don't like the idea of getting pulled out with a chain.

I have a couple of questions for the guys who use tow straps

1) How long does this strap need to be? I figured between 20-30 ft.

2) How high of a strength do I need? I was looking at a strap that was rated at 30,000lbs.

3) Are the loops on the end good enough? Do I need to add any accessories on the end to make attaching the strap easier?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Frank S · February 12, 2001

I have a 30' procomp recovery strap rated at 40,000 lbs and it's the best strap I've found.It has the machined loops in the ends of it and the strap shows no wear after alot of use.

Crafty1 · February 21, 2001

I'm also in the market for a tow rope. I was looking at actual ropes that had hooks on the ends and were rated at 25,000 lbs. My cousin prefers straps. Is there any advantage to the strap? I thought the rope with the hooks would be easier to attach. The rope is designed to stretch a little and if it was to break, it would go one strand at a time with no recoil. I welcome any opinions.

February 22, 2001

I don't like hooks because if on comes loose on a hard pull (like snatching someone out of a ditch) you have a rope with a piece of metal on it flying towards on of the vehicles.

February 22, 2001

I don't like hooks because if one comes loose on a hard pull (like snatching someone out of a ditch) you have a rope with a piece of metal on it flying towards on of the vehicles.

TheScaryGuy · February 25, 2001

I would get the highest rated lb rating you can get. My friends and I broke my strap 30, and two 40's. Needless to say though, we were in there good.

Nothing works better than the sling shot effect though. And I don't want a chain Smashing into someone and killing them if it breaks.

summitXMK · February 28, 2001

I found that crane straps work the best. I have a couple of them that I get from Ironworkers. They are all cloth with loops at each end. I usually put one end around something on the from and throught the loop and then hood the other ooop around my hitch (not the ball) the actual hitch. and I have never broken one yet. (knock on wood)